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In the UK, dogs are most at risk of being affected by sweltering temperatures and yesterday firefighters were also sent out to Bridlington and Driffield after concerned members of the public called in worried about the welfare of dogs allegedly stuck in cars.

Dogs are most at risk of hyperthermia when they are locked in cars in sweltering weather

At 12.48pm, fire crews went to George Street in Driffield before heading to North Marine Drive in Bridlington at 2.41pm.

In both incidences, the driver of the vehicle drove off before the fire service arrived. The RSPCA has urged anyone who sees a dog in distress in a hot car to dial 999.

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On the animal charity's website, it says: "Many people still believe that it’s ok to leave a dog in a car on a warm day if the windows are left open or they’re parked in the shade, but the truth is, it’s still a very dangerous situation for the dog.

"A car can become as hot as an oven very quickly, even when it doesn’t feel that warm. When it’s 22C in a car it can reach an unbearable 47C within the hour."